2. Talks and Conversations
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

Questions 11-14
11. (A) Mr. Powell telephoned.
(B) The woman dated Mr. Powell.
(C) Someone came to see him.
(D) There was a traffic jam.

12. (A) Because she hasn’t recorded the phone message.
(B) Because she hasn’t let Mr. Powell in.
(C) Because she hasn’t invited him to lunch.
(D) Because she hasn’t phoned him.

13. (A) Mr. Powell’s name card.
(B) The restaurant’s phone number.
(C) Some money to make a phone call.
(D) The name of a well-known department store.

14. (A) The woman was not careful about the man’s name card.
(B) The man was expecting someone for something urgent.
(C) The man was not available when Mr. Powell came in.
(D) The woman accepted the man’s apology for his mistake.

Questions 15-18
15. (A) In 1961.
(B) In 1963.
(C) In 1970.
(D) In 1971.

16. (A) Learning materials.
(B) Laboratory facilities.
(C) Summer courses.
(D) Party invitations.

17. (A) Some laboratory tests can be done at home.
(B) All the college courses are available.
(C) Registrations are all the year round.
(D) Invitations to parties are free to all the students.

18. (A) Part-time students may get cheaper snacks.
(B) Students are able to get TV study programmes.
(C) Students can attend lectures once a week

(D) Students may participate in summer school courses.

Questions 19-22
19. (A) A lawyer.
(B) An artist.
(C) A student.
(D) A physician.

20. (A) She thinks that it is a well-paid profession.
(B) She considers herself to be fit for it.
(C) She is unable to find other jobs for some time.
(D) She wants to live independently of other people.

21. (A) She can speak several languages.
(B) She is more careful and kinder.
(C) She can serve women clients better.
(D) She is able to get more sympathy.

22. (A) Because it is well known for its educational excellence.
(B) Because it is inexpensive in terms of school tuition fees.
(C) Because it offers married students’ apartments.
(D) Because it allows students to practice during the school terms.

Questions 23-26
23. (A) Studying socio-linguistics.
(B) Talking about the weather.
(C) Saying hullo to each other.
(D) Listening to weather forecasts.

24. (A) Linguists
(B) Drivers.
(C) Teachers.
(D) Students.

25. (A) He is probably trying to begin a conversation.
(B) He is earnestly requesting an answer.
(C) He is carefully planning an out-door excursion.
(D) He is tentatively preparing a composition on social conventions.